Grit Fitness and Performance Podcast

It's never too late to start a health and fitness routine. Whether you're a total newbie who has never exercised a day in their life, or perhaps you've taken a multi year hiatus from exercising for whatever reason, getting started again is never out of the question.

In today's episode we'll discuss:

- why it's not too late to start, even in your 50's

- establishing a baseline

- what to prioritize

- scaling things appropriately given your age, training history, etc.

- why it's vital that you think of yourself as an athlete

- how to simplify nutrition

- why recovery is super important 

- why being good consistently is better than being great occasionally

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Let's talk about your mindset when it comes to health and fitness. Is it setting you up for success or slowly but surely sabotaging all of your efforts? Whether you're an all-or-nothing type of person, or maybe you're constantly comparing yourself to others, how you view and approach your fitness might be the reason you do or don't see success.

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In today's episode with a title laced with misleading innuendo, I'll discuss how you can help alleviate your chronic low back pain without leaving your bed (no, this is not an episode claiming sex will cure your back pain). Instead, I'll explain how you can do several exercises first thing in the morning without even leaving your bed that can help get rid of that annoying stiffness many people suffer with.

As promised, here is a list of the exercises with video demonstrations:

1. Diaphragmatic breathing

2. Deadbug

3. Segmental Cat Cow

4. Side lying hip CAR

5. Side lying T-spine rotation (open book)

6. Alternating hip bridge march

Watch the demo here

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This episode/rant is inspired by a comment that was left on a recent social media post of ours. In a nutshell, this person claimed that as a trainer, you should never give an exercise to a client that they hate. Instead, swap it with something they enjoy which will 'increase their performance'. While I somewhat agree with the random internet troll, there are aspects to his/her comment that I do not. Give this short episode a listen to find out why doing stuff you hate from time to time is actually incredibly beneficial for you.

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High blood pressure is known as the silent killer because, well, it kills you silently without any warning really. In this episode we'll talk about what blood pressure is, why it becomes elevated, the health issues that come along with hypertension, and what you can do to fix it.

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On today's episode we're talking with Dr. Leo Horowitz, PT, DPT about the role of physical therapy when it comes to injury prevention, recovery, and overall longevity and resiliency. We discuss a wide variety of topics over the course of the hour, so sit back and enjoy the plethora of knowledge bombs and wisdom about to hit your ears.

Reach out to Leo:
https://www.wellnessarenapt.com/
@the_wellness_arena

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Is it sustainable?

A simple question, but important one nonetheless. Too many of us take an "instant gratification" approach when it comes to our health and fitness: we want results, and we want them now. And too often this leads to individuals engaging in extreme methods of diet and exercise... most of which are too extreme to maintain for longer any extended period. So we fall off the bandwagon, revert to bad habits, and end up right back where we started. 

It's time to take a different approach. A slower, more sustainable approach.

Get out of this Amazon Prime mindset and watch your results flourish.

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On today's episode we have Angelina, who has been a client at GRIT for two years now. Angelina has experienced a tremendous amount of success up to this point in her fitness journey (down 40lbs!), but that doesn't mean it comes without it's fair share of setbacks and adversity. We'll dive into what some of these obstacles were, how she overcame them, as well as the physical and mental transformation that has occurred over the last two years as a result of consistent strength training.

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The word "harsh" is used lightly in this episode because, well, some of these aren't necessarily that terrible to hear... but still valuable nonetheless. But that doesn't mean some of the statements in this episode won't strike a nerve (ex: when I explain that sometimes health and fitness requires you to just shut the f*ck up and work).

As promised, here is a link to the previous episode I mention early on in this episode.

And incase you'd like to read the "harsh" statements without my insights for each one, here you go:

1. Consistency is Key
2. There Is No One-Size-Fits-All Solution
3. Recovery is Just As Important as Training
4. Spot Reduction is a Myth
5. Genetics Play a Role
6. Aging Affects Performance
7. Mental Health is Crucial
8. There Will Be Setbacks
9. Quick Fixes Don't Last
10. It's a Marathon, Not a Sprint
11. Weight Loss Isn't Just About Calories
12. Exercise Isn't Always Enjoyable
13. Setbacks Happen
14. It Requires Sacrifice
15. Focus on Health, Not Aesthetics

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Today we're joined by Jenna Kelly, owner of Balanced Planet Yoga in Marlton, New Jersey. In today's episode Jenna discusses her personal journey from personal trainer to yoga studio owner and all the valuable lessons she's learned along the way. We discuss a wide variety of topics, ranging from the importance of breath work, finding meaning behind what drives your actions and emotions, defining what it means to actually be successful in your health and fitness journey, as well as how Jenna would defend herself in a zombie apocalypse. 

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